Florals may typically be seen as a springtime print but they’re also a great way to add a pop of colour to your Autumn/Winter wardrobe too if you pick the right kind. Here are three that you can wear right now, during the transitional season, or during winter.

Summer Florals

What a great maxi this is! The floral print on this is rather abstract and not obviously floral so this dress could work for a few summers. It’s 100% silk so super luxurious, flirty and feminine and currently on sale for £139.30 from Ted Baker at ASOS. Grab it whilst you still can!

Transitional Florals

This floral print blouse is perfect for the transitional period between right now and Autumn. It’s silk blend (54% silk and 46% linen) so it’s also rather luxurious too. Team with tailored trousers or shorts depending on the weather for dressed up chic. Buy from Tucker at net-a-porter at £230.

Winter Florals

What blog post on florals would be complete without a mention of Liberty? This Prova for Liberty scarf comes in at £250 which may seem a little steep for a scarf but it is a classic Liberty print. This would be perfect for the cold winter and also add a splash of colour amongst the usual winter colour palette of blacks, browns and greys.

Like it or not, the gladiator has been around for years and has no foreseeable plans of disappearing. Work gladiators in a way that suits your style with our three picks below…

The Classic Gladiator

These are currently on sale at Office for £29.75 which is a great price if you want to try out glads but are still a little hestitant. The classic style gladiator suits pretty much everybody and will go with anything in your wardrobe. Whilst we’ve picked the colour in a gorgeous chocolate brown leather, they also come in a huge array of other colours including animal print!

The Ultra Feminine GladiatorFor a more feminine gladiator, how about these Hula Tassle Sandals from Topshop, £28. The sweet nude colour is still very on trend at the moment and combined with the metallic and neutral coloured tassels transform the typical gladiator style into something very pretty for your feet!

The Glam Gladiator

To add a touch of glamour into your step, why not try this pair on for size from Kurt Geiger, £95? The gold chains just scream luxe whilst the multicolour straps make it just perfect for tropical islands!

Luggage doesn’t have to be a boring black bag you’ve had for years. Our three picks for hand luggage with style are…

1) Longchamp Le Pliage tote. I think almost everyone owns a Longchamp Le Pliage tote, and honestly there aren’t many reasons not to. They’re practical and can be folded away until needed, come in a huge array of colours and designs (check out Jeremy Scott’s ongoing collaboration with them for wonderfully whacky designs) and are easy to clean, waterproof… the list goes on! At only £66 for this huge tote that is bound to fit all your essentials (books, sunnies, all those other things we talked about…) and more.

2) ASOS Premium Leather Weave Holdall, £100. Not a lot says summer like weaving and woven bags in particular. Get into the holiday frame of mind with this luxe version of a beach bag. Unlike the Le Pliage, this ASOS holdall can be worn over the shoulder, which is particularly handy if you have a tendancy to pack the kitchen sink in (I know I’m guilty of this…)

3) Radley Fleet Street Wheeled Workbag, £160. Perfect for business trips, or if you want a wheelie option for hand luggage, this bag has lots of room for files and folders and everything else. Although it describes itself as a workbag, it’s both sleek and stylish so could be used for a lot more than meets the eye.

No good fashion blog could post all summer without mentioning sunglasses. Here are three picks we think you might like.

Oversized sunnies have long been a rather glamorous choice with fans such as Rachel Zoe and Nicole Richie. This pair would go well with a maxi dress for the boho look this summer and this pair are only £12 from ASOS!

What’s set to be a bit hit for Autumn/Winter 2010 is the ladylike look, with Louis Vuitton and Prada championing the trend. Stay ahead of the crowd with this pair of sunnies from Monsoon for £15. They’re sort of half way between Wayfarers and those 50s cats eye glasses that we will probably start seeing in stores for next season. Not only that but the lighter coloured frames are very now – a great example is Prada’s “Postcards” sunnies that you might have seen advertised in every monthly mag and a few bus stops!

Lastly, we have this pair of aviators from Ray Ban for £111 from Net-A-Porter. Whilst oversized maybe be glam, glam, glam, aviators send out a relaxed, chic vibe – think Kate Moss or other models off duty.

Maxi dresses have been a staple piece for many fashion-conscious folk for a few years now and the high street has some great options to pick up and love. Not fully sold on the wonders of the maxi yet? How about the fact that they are an easy to look chic and are pretty much guaranteed to be comfortable too? Maxis can also be dressed up with a glam pair of heels and a great clutch for formal events or dressed down with some simple jewellery pieces like bangles and layered necklaces for that boho, Rachel Zoe look that Nicole Richie does so well.

First up we have this absolutely stunning Diane von Furstenberg Carrie Hill dress, £456 from Matches. This piece is a bit of a splurge but it really is gorgeous. We love the layers of silk, the ruffles and the draping of the fabric which comes together in this very chic, sleek and elegant dress. Perfect for formal occassions, summer weddings, the list goes on! Unlike most maxis, you could easily wear this one outside of summer, and as you can see from the pictures, it’s not hitting-the-floor-length so if you wanted to wear this dress in a drizzly winter or spring, you could without worrying that it was going to get wet!

Wallis have some really amazing prints on their maxi dresses this season that it was hard to pick just one! This one in particular is £65 and is covered in this abstract animal print, which is always a winner in summer. Pair with some gold jewellery, oversized shades and long necklaces to truly work that boho look!

Our final maxi dress pick is this one from Oasis, £70. The colours of this dress are gorgeous and will work with any skintone. This dress is such a stunner that accessories should be kept simple so as not to overpower it. This is another dress that would be great for any summer weddings coming up!

For more simple maxis that you can wear everyday, take a look at New Look and Oasis’ offerings for under £25!